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. 2009 Jun;17(3):184–189. doi: 10.1590/S1678-77572009000300010

TABLE 1. Composition, manufacturers' instructions and batch number of the adhesives used in this study.

Adhesivess Composition Manufacturers' recommended protocol Batch number
Excite HEMA, phosphoric acid, acrylate, (Bis GMA), dimethacrylate, highly dispersed silica, catalysts, stabilizers, ethanol Apply a generous amount of Excite. Gently agitate the adhesive for at least 10 s. Dry gently for 1-3 s. Cure for 10 s. E30108
Adper Single Bond HEMA, BisGMA, dimethacrylate, copolymer with methacrylic function, polyacrylic & polyitaconic acids, photoinitiators, water and ethanol Apply 2 consecutive coats of Single Bond, dry gently for 2-5 s. Cure for 10 s. 3HW
Prime & Bond NT Resin di and tri methacrylate, amorphous functional silica, PENTA, cetylamine hydrofluoride, photoinitiators, stabilizers, acetone Apply 3 consecutive coats of Prime & Bond NT. This surface should remain fully wet for 20 s. Gently dry with air for at least 5 s. Cure adhesive for 10 s. 534320
Adper Scotchbond Multi Purpose Adhesive Bis-GMA, HEMA, initiators Apply adhesive and light cure for 10 s. 5PH